This Martial Life

By Bill Miksich

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What's This Martial Life about?

This Martial Life is a podcast created by Kempo Karate practitioner and instructor, Bill Miksich. Each episode covers different aspects of the martial arts.

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This Martial Life episodes:

06.30.2018
Episode 4 - Shihan Patti McClintock
In this episode, Shihan Patti shares her origin story in the martial arts, a bit of history about Okinawan martial arts, and drops some wisdom for up-and-coming instructors, and how the martial arts helped her overcome some situations that no...
06.04.2018
Episode 3 - Sensei Shay Jackson
In this episode, Sensei Shay shares his philosophy on how a successful martial artist is made, including what it takes to be a champion. He also talks a little bit about the hard work that goes into preparing for competition,...
04.12.2018
Episode 2 - Soke Angelito Bobby Barongan
In this episode, Professor shares a bit about his history; Growing up and learning martial arts in a part of the world that was still feeling the affects of the Japanese occupation of the Philippines, post-WWII. We jump ahead to...
04.12.2018
Episode 1 - Shihan Colleen Barongan
In this episode I'm joined by Shihan Colleen Barongan from Des Moines, Iowa. In our time together, we talk a lot about misconceptions of the martial arts, and the people who practice. We also cover a bit about women's self...
03.31.2018
Teaser - This Martial Life
Even if you're not a martial arts practitioner, I want to encourage you to learn a little bit about what the martial arts is all about. I'm excited to shine a spotlight on a pastime that comes with a lot...

What's This Martial Life about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

This Martial Life episodes:

Episode 4 - Shihan Patti McClintock

Episode 3 - Sensei Shay Jackson

Episode 2 - Soke Angelito Bobby Barongan

Episode 1 - Shihan Colleen Barongan

Teaser - This Martial Life